Energy Economist /Financial Expert - Senior Advisor

Multiconsult is a leading Norwegian engineering and technical consulting services firm. With more than 3000 staff and 40 offices in Norway, Europe, Africa and South-East Asia, we help companies and governments plan, design and build a greener, sustainable future for all.

We are now looking to recruit an ambitious, experienced energy economist and/or renewable energy financial expert for our Oslo-based Renewable Energy Advisory Services team (REAS).

Do you want to be part of the green energy transition? Come be part of our team.

Take part in developing the sustainable energy system of tomorrow – today

Seamlessly integrated with Multiconsult’s 300 power and renewables engineers, REAS provides economic and financial advisory services to private and public sector clients across the Nordics and Africa. In REAS you will work with a close-knit team of experienced advisors helping clients navigate increasingly complex renewable energy & power markets.

Services REAS provides include strategic planning, regulatory and policy advisory, energy market analysis and modeling, transaction advisory and due diligence services, management of complex programmes for electrification or promotion of renewable energy investment; often targeting African countries and funded by international development cooperation agencies and financial institutions.

To get a better understanding of our work, please take a look at our website: Renewable Energy (English) / (Norwegian) paying particular attention to the services that are the most directly relevant for this position: Analysis and due diligence; Consultancy; Green Bond Services; Lenders Advisory Services; and Renewable Energy Tender Services.

What will you be doing?

• Your work in our team will depend on your experience, skills and interest. You may be taking a range of different roles, such as team leader or expert roles in accordance with your field of specialization
• You will be expected to actively pursuing opportunities where your qualifications can add the best value. This will also allow you in some degree to influence your own work

As part of REAS you are expected to:

• Contribute to successful execution of a wide range of consulting assignments in power and renewables in Norway and internationally
• Manage often multidisciplinary projects, including budget responsibility and close client follow-up
• Actively cultivate client relationships and develop new business opportunities
• Develop and expand the business within a growing market
• Contribute to the development of Multiconsult’s toolbox for financial and economic modelling and advisory

Who are we looking for?

As a successful REAS member you will be curious, analytical, independent, and committed to understanding and supporting the energy transition and sustainable development agendas.

You should have a minimum of ten years of relevant experience including five years gained at an international consultancy, renewable energy company, a power utility, development finance organization or similar.

Qualifications of particular interest are listed below. If you do not meet all the desired qualifications, we will still assess candidates that bring a compelling combination of skills that fit in well with our existing team of advisors. Your actual work and assignments will depend on your combination of qualifications, experience, competency and interest.

• Master’s degree or higher in economics, finance, or similar field
• Certification in financial analysis or accounting (CFA, FRM, CAIA, CPA, ACCA or similar)
• Proven understanding of renewable energy/just energy transition, from a project development, technological, environmental or business perspective
• Experience in the development and/or financing of renewable energy/energy transition projects
• Experience working with International Financing Institutions (IFIs) and/or donor agencies
• The ability to convey something complex in simple terms; the ability to extract appealing storylines from data
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Fluency in a Scandinavian language or other international languages

Knowledge and experience in at least one and preferably several of the following fields:

• Power sector regulation/regulatory economics
• Project finance
• Climate finance
• Carbon markets and carbon financing
• RE procurement & tender management
• Financial modelling
• Power market modelling (e.g. PyPSA and Balmorel)

We would like to hear from you as soon as possible and will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis.

If you have any questions, please contact us!

About us:
Multiconsult is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and provides services in five business areas: Buildings & Properties, Mobility &Transportation, Renewable Energy, Water & Environment and Industry. See www.multiconsult.no for more information.

Multiconsult values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.